Episodios

  • Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison

    Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison
    Apr 15 2026
    KQED has obtained surveillance video of a mass use of force incident at the Central California Women’s Facility. It's the first detailed look at the August 2024 incident that resulted in the largest disciplinary action from a single use of force event. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Another woman has come forward to accuse former California Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Governor Gavin Newsom is calling a special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s congressional seat. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio An independent privacy audit of Google, Meta and Microsoft web traffic in California found the firms may be violating state privacy laws, potentially exposing themselves to significant fines. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Filing on Shaky Ground: Why Immigrant Tax Filings Are Dropping across California

    Filing on Shaky Ground: Why Immigrant Tax Filings Are Dropping across California
    Apr 14 2026
    Across California, tax preparers in immigrant communities are seeing an unprecedented drop in filings, in some places, more than 60 percent. KRCB News Reporter Shandra Back explores why undocumented and mixed status families are stepping back from the tax system this year. We visit a legacy tax prep business in Santa Rosa where longtime clients are walking away, discouraged by shrinking credits and shaken trust in federal agencies. We hear from families who have filed faithfully for decades but now question whether it’s worth it. Then, we zoom out with statewide experts from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and the California Immigrant Policy Center to understand the broader economic stakes, from billions in lost revenue to the long-term consequences of eroding trust in filing. Finally, we head to Southern California, where fear of immigration raids is keeping even documented Latino residents from leaving their homes, let alone filing taxes. Reporter: Shandra Back, KRCB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Eric Swalwell Suspends CA Gubernatorial Campaign

    Eric Swalwell Suspends CA Gubernatorial Campaign
    Apr 13 2026
    Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor. This comes just days after a San Francisco Chronicle report where a former staffer said Swalwell sexually assaulted her. And CNN later reported on other instances of alleged sexual misconduct from three other women. Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED Delegates at the California Republican Party's spring convention in San Diego failed to endorse either of the two main GOP candidates running for governor. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco received 49% support. Former Fox News Host Steve Hilton drew 44% of the vote. But neither crossed the 60% threshold needed to secure an endorsement. The prevailing GOP message at the convention was a focus on affordability and cost of living. Reporter: Jake Gotta, KPBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • California's Last Dry Town Has Growing Nightlife Scene

    California's Last Dry Town Has Growing Nightlife Scene
    Apr 10 2026
    Pacific Grove or PG is no longer a dry town, although it upheld the Prohibition-era ban on booze into the 1960s—longer than any other city in California. Despite the sleepy reputation it earned, PG is now home to a growing nightlife scene. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A California court has unsealed the warrants that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco used to seize hundreds of thousands of ballots in that county. The warrants raise questions as to whether the sheriff’s investigation was based on actual evidence of crimes. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR House Democrats are highlighting what they see as President Trump's attempts to undermine the November Election. They held a hearing in San Francisco on Thursday. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding

    Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding
    Apr 9 2026
    1 in 3 Planned Parenthood patients in the United States receive care at clinics in California. But as the abortion-rights organization tries to manage after Congress cut its federal funding last year, one Planned Parenthood affiliate in California is diving into a new kind of service - cosmetics. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio California's Supreme Court has ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco -- a Republican candidate for governor -- to halt his investigation into the 2025 election. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED An attorney for the man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Stanislaus County this week is disputing ICE's characterization of his client. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers

    New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers
    Apr 8 2026
    A new report is shedding light on the lives of California farmworkers. It argues low wages are not just an economic issue, but a public health crisis. The report is called Beyond the Cycle of Survival, and it looks at how pay impacts workers' health, families, and communities. Guest: Elana Muldavin, Health in Partnership An investigation is underway after federal authorities shot and wounded a person they were apparently trying to arrest. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security says it happened after officers pulled over the man in Patterson in Stanislaus County on Tuesday. A bill to restore state health care coverage for low-income undocumented Californians will face its first hearing at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Countertop Fabricator Spends Big to Better Protect Workers

    Countertop Fabricator Spends Big to Better Protect Workers
    Apr 7 2026
    For countertop fabricators trying to follow California’s safety rules, “doing the right thing” can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED A $10 billion bet on the future of Artificial Intelligence is facing a wall of local resistance in the Imperial Valley. County supervisors will decide the fate of a massive data center complex that has already sparked shouting matches, environmental protests, and a last minute scramble in the courts. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State

    Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State
    Apr 6 2026
    Want a better life? Move out of California. Well, sorta. According to a new study from the California Policy Lab, the Golden State's high cost of living is still squeezing residents and pushing them out of the state. Guest: Evan White, Executive Director of California Policy Lab California is suing the Trump administration again, this time over the president's executive order to give the US Postal Service new powers to oversee voting by mail. An affordable housing project in Crescent City plans to restart construction soon after a series of setbacks. Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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